A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9082821 Details
Epoch: 426Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 98891671
epoch_slot_no: 222871
block_no: 9082644
slot_leader_id: 4563239
size: 24732
time: 2023-07-27 11:39:22
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x84f8a0f5bd1fca4b9cce0fb33b930415fe25c8dd41e7709eed07c52190e5f7e8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14